Some of Asia’s top wedding planners reveal the most extravagant request they’ve received from clients, new wedding trends and more

Tatler spoke to three wedding planners—Michele Li, founder of Hong Kong-based The Wedding Company; Singapore-based Lelian Chew, founder of The Wedding Atelier; and Nicole Froelich of Nicole Please Weddings, based in Hong Kong and Zurich—who reveal the sometimes extraordinary demands of their clients.

All three see their mission as being to craft weddings that are not only memorable but also deeply personal, celebrating individuality without judgment. These weddings are a marathon affair, as is the preparation, with Froelich admitting to investing more than 600 hours into planning each wedding she does. From jellyfish centrepieces to importing an entire forest: they spare no detail.

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You would be forgiven for believing you’ve travelled back in time if you spent your summer along England’s south coast this year, where the Richard Mille Cup 2024 took place in the English Channel. Here, ten restored vintage yachts—all but one of them at least a century old—clashed in a gruelling test of nautical skill.

This was no genteel parade of floating antiques. It was a white-knuckle regatta spanning 255 nautical miles (473km) of offshore racing over eight days, along the English coast and across to France. Here’s everything you missed from the event. 

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When we think of astronauts, images of bulky spacesuits floating through zero gravity and galactic exploration often come to mind. Now picture that same astronaut but with a meal plan in hand—no, this isn’t some cosmic joke.

For Kristine Jane Atienza, the stars have aligned in an unexpected way—through space nutrition. In the latest episode of Gen.T’s Crazy Smart Asia podcast, Atienza explains more about her role as an analogue astronaut and space nutritionist. 

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Netflix’s recent hit, Culinary Class Wars (2024), has captivated audiences as the competition nears its thrilling finale. Unlike typical cooking shows, this series pits 80 amateur cooks (the Black Spoon contestants) against 20 elite chefs (the White Spoon contestants) in a battle for the title of South Korea’s top chef.

Adding to the tension are two esteemed judges: veteran restaurateur Paik Jong-won and Anh Sung-jae, the celebrated chef behind the award-winning Mosu. Anh’s restaurant has become a focal point in the show, with its creative approach to Korean cuisine drawing attention.

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Architect and urban planner Michael Jones has had a rich career designing prominent buildings in New York City and beyond, working under architecture firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects, also known as Ramsa. His work includes upscale residential developments in the heart of Manhattan, as well as acclaimed projects in China and Peru.

We caught up with Jones to find out more about his work on Ramsa's Q+ Committee, the importance of extending a platform for LGBTQ+ voices in architecture and design, and the important link between queer history and architecture.

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Haegue Yang doesn’t believe in easy. “I once heard [the saying] ‘There is a trap in an easy thing’,” the artist says with a wry smile. “Once I encounter something, whether it’s a method or a material, I have to make it as demanding as possible. It’s my job as a sculptor.” For Yang, “the material dictates; I’m simply following the material’s potential.”

Ahead of her major exhibition opening this month at Hayward Gallery, Yang—one of the most celebrated artists of her generation—tells Tatler why she makes art that can’t be put in a box.

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